rlc makes Heidelberg investment

The rlc packaging group has installed a Speedmaster XL 106-9-LYYLYY-1 from Heidelbergat its Aachen site, as part of an investment in premium package printing.

The press is equipped with 10 inking units, two coating units and four intermediate units with IR, hot-air, and UV drying technology, plus an extended delivery. It is rlc's 11th Heidelberg unit.

The press also features the Heidelberg Prinect Inpress Control color measuring system to monitor the entire printing process.

By investing in a special configuration, rlc has moved to strengthen its strategic areas of business  confectionery and beauty packaging.

Hans-Christian Bestehorn (pictured, top standing left), managing partner at rlc, said: ‘This press enables us to meet even the most challenging surface finishing requirements in the beauty and fine fragrance segment and develop completely new finishing solutions for our customers.

‘We are proud to say that excellent cooperation with the experts form Heidelberg has produced one of Europe's most complex and flexible presses for beauty packaging. What's more, the new Speedmaster XL 106 makes our production far more efficient.’

Stephan Plenz, member of the management board responsible for equipment at Heidelberg, said: ‘With this unusual configuration, we have succeeded in satisfying rlc's requirement for a variety of inline surface finishing options combined with top print quality.’

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